ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The 174-MW Tauhara geothermal power plant by Contact Energy in New Zealand has officially been opened, a culmination of three and a half years of construction and an investment of $924 million. Earlier this year, Contact Energy announced the completion of a 30-day test of the power facility, thus supplying power to the grid albeit at a reduced capacity.
Clean Energy Canada
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the swearing in of the new B.C. cabinet : “During his almost two years as premier, David Eby has taken the province’s clean energy future seriously with a thoughtful approach to planning, affordability, and economy-building. “With the swearing in of a new cabinet, it is vital that the government continues to build on its solid record.
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Charged
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
At the forefront of silicone innovation, the CHT Group offers advanced solutions that optimize EV battery performance. Charged recently chatted with Gerry Ellis from CHT to learn more about its silicone products designed to meet the rigorous demands of EV battery technology. With products ranging from lightweight elastomers to thermally conductive silicone foams, Ellis described how CHT addresses industry needs for safety, efficiency, and longevity.
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Federal Hydrogen Incentives: A Slow Path to a Greener Future As the quest for cleaner energy intensifies, hydrogen emerges as a pivotal element in the transition toward a sustainable future. Its ability to decarbonize industries, power vehicles, and offer viable, sustainable fuel alternatives is widely recognized. However, realizing this potential in the United States is hampered by the slow rollout of necessary investment and incentive frameworks.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System, regarded as the biggest isolated grid in the world, hit a new penetration record for wind and solar power over the weekend, a new peak of 85.7 per cent. The milestone was noted on LinkedIn by the state’s co-ordinator of energy, Jai Thomas, referring to data displayed on the […] The post Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The UK’s Department of Science, Innovation and Technology is calling on cutting-edge innovators to enter the second Manchester Prize. This year, the Manchester Prize is rewarding UK-led breakthroughs in artificial intelligence that will accelerate action towards the UK’s world-leading target to decarbonise the electricity grid to deliver green power by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
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Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The HFN team was thrilled to be on the ground at the 2024 LA Car Show, where automotive innovation was on full display. Amid the packed halls and dynamic displays, Hyundai emerged as one of the most talked-about brands, unveiling two standout vehicles: the sleek Ioniq 9 and the groundbreaking hydrogen-powered SUV concept, the Hyundai Initium. Hyundai’s commitment to innovation, especially in hydrogen technology, made a major impression, offering attendees a glimpse into the future of sustainable
Charged
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Commercial vehicle fleets will electrify sooner or later—the savings from lower maintenance and energy costs are substantial, and growing. However, the math behind a transition to EVs can be quite complicated. EVs are less standardized than diesel vehicles, and their total cost of ownership (TCO) can vary based on a wide array of factors, from battery sizes to electricity prices to charging times.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The idea of green shipping corridors – referring to specific trade routes where the feasibility of zero-emission shipping is catalysed by public and private action – has gained currency in recent years, but progress could stall without urgent action from governments to overcome a “feasibility wall.” This is the conclusion drawn by a report from the concept’s originator, the Global Maritime Forum (with the Getting to Zero Coalition), the “Annual Progress Report on Green Shipping Corridors 2
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
German energy company Uniper has selected Electric Hydrogen as its exclusive partner to design a 200-MW electrolyzer plant for the large-scale electrolysis within Uniper’s Green Wilhelmshaven project in Northern Germany. […] The post Uniper Picks Electric Hydrogen’s Tech For 200-MW Green Hydrogen Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Hydrogen Powered Sea Trial Set to Revolutionize Marine Industry The maritime industry is on the brink of a significant transformation as it takes decisive steps toward reducing its carbon footprint. Compact Syngas Solutions, a pioneer in waste-to-hydrogen technology, is set to supply 200kg of hydrogen to power a groundbreaking 40-day sea trial. This trial represents one of the first instances of a cargo vessel being powered by hydrogen, marking an essential milestone in the pursuit of sustainabl
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Seequent , The Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced a strategic partnership with the International Geothermal Association (IGA) to boost geothermal energy’s role as a sustainable and reliable renewable energy source. “Geothermal energy has been overlooked as a reliable and sustainable energy source. It is uniquely positioned to provide this, and partnerships like this are essential to accelerating its growth.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
A £2 billion funding package has been awarded to build a proposed new subsea and underground 196km cable between Scotland and the north of England which is intended to help boost energy security, cut bills and hit Government green targets. Flagged by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) as an essential element in achieving the Government’s Clean Power 2030 ambition, Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) is a high voltage electricity superhighway able to transport 2 gigawatts of homegrown wind genera
Solar Industry
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
RWE and Peabody are partnering on developing renewable energy projects by repurposing reclaimed land previously used for mining. RWE is acquiring a majority interest in the R3 Renewables ownership group alongside founding partner Peabody. R3, a joint venture launched by Peabody, Summit Partners Credit Advisors and Riverstone Credit Partners, repurposes land previously used for coal mining to deliver renewable energy.
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
When it comes to ramping up hydrogen production to meet the UK’s future energy needs, bigger isn’t always better. Larger centralised power plants may well have economies of scale on their side. But these big beasts of the energy production world also face significant challenges, not least when it comes to cost and infrastructure. If the new government is serious about its goal to establish the UK as a world leader in green energy , the hydrogen industry has an essential part to play.
Charged
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Just a few days ago, the Australian government announced the approval of a new standard that will allow EV owners to begin using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Queensland-based RedEarth Energy Storage has wasted no time—it has signed a deal with ambibox to produce the German company’s bidirectional V2G-capable EV chargers at its manufacturing facility in Darra, Queensland.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Hundreds of small green gas plants in the UK are set to close by 2031 with the loss of 2 terawatt hours of clean electricity to the grid – enough clean electricity to power around 500,000 homes. 1 The closures are apparent from a survey of members undertaken by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), the organisation representing green gas in the UK.
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
On 19-20 November 2024, the EU-funded GEOSYN project (“Geothermal Synergy: enhancing industrial energy efficiency through steam high-temperature heat pumps and heat-powered cooling systems with operational flexibility and public trust”) officially began with a productive and inspiring kick-off meeting in the Toscana region in Italy. The GEOSYN is a Horizon Europe project coordinated by APRE (Agenzia Per La Promozione Della Ricerca Europea) with the scientific coordination of UNIFI (University of
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Toyota to Test Hydrogen-Electric Hybrid Van in Australia Toyota Motor Corporation has announced its plans to embark on public road tests for a new hydrogen-electric hybrid HiAce van in Australia next spring. This initiative marks a significant step in the evolution of clean energy vehicles , potentially positioning the HiAce as one of the world’s first commercial vehicles powered by both a hydrogen engine and an electric motor.
Charged
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Electrical measurement technology firm LEM has designed an automotive-grade residual current monitoring (RCM) type B sensor for bidirectional onboard EV chargers (OBCs). The new RCM type B sensor is designed to enable EV system engineers to progress towards transformer-less OBCs in a single unit while speeding up design architecture as it is ISO26262 Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL B) ready.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
A Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser. The Berlin Electrolyser Conference takes place on 26- 27 November, with this, 7th edition of the event, focusing on safety-oriented design. While many existing electrolyser technologies are ready for scale-up, there are still numerous critical challenges to overcome to achieve cost reductions and to scale up installation worldwide.
Solar Industry
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Energy solutions provider Genie Energy has closed on a loan financing for a portfolio of operating solar generation assets. The $7.4 million fixed rate term loan secured through National Cooperative Bank (NCB) provides project financing for a solar array portfolio rated for an aggregate 10 MW. The arrays, which Genie purchased through its Sunlight Energy subsidiary during the past year, provide power to educational facilities in three Midwestern states through direct fixed-price solar PPA.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Toyota’s Hydrogen Car, The GR Corolla Takes Center Stage at ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024 Toyota Motor Corporation is set to make waves at the upcoming ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2024, showcasing their innovative #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept. Taking place from November 16 to 17, the event will see Toyota’s hydrogen-powered GR Corolla, which runs on liquid hydrogen, in action at the Super Taikyu Final Fuji.
Charged
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Researchers at the DOE’)’s Argonne National Laboratory have demonstrated a novel method that uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to characterize the chemical evolution inside battery cells over years of operation. The technique characterizes chemical degradation in commercial-grade pouch battery cells while they operate for long periods.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Sonichem has found a way to extract lignin – “nature’s glue” – from trees. A team of researchers in Scotland is supporting a clean tech startup to transform low-value co-products from the forestry sector into eco-friendly alternatives to chemicals found in everyday items. Sonichem says its ambition is to reduce the reliance on petrochemical-derived ingredients in industries such as cosmetics, packaging and pharmaceuticals.
Solar Industry
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
National Renewable Solutions (NRS) has closed on $145 million in project financing for its Shallow Basket Project, a 140 MW solar and 50 MW storage project located in Rio Arriba County, N.M. The project is under construction and is expected to be operational next year. NRS developed the project and will continue to own and operate it. Deutsche Bank provided the construction financing.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Vestforbrænding and Innargi have entered an agreement to establish geothermal energy for district heating in Greater Copenhagen, Denmark. The plan is to establish a 26-MW geothermal heating facility corresponding to the heating demand of 10,000 households. The new agreement follows up on a previous engagement between the two companies to evaluate the feasibility of geothermal heating in Copenhagen.
Charged
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new design that aims to improve the performance and reduce the costs of lithium-ion batteries. Argonne researchers say the new “dual-gradient” design for the battery’s cathode increases energy storage capacity, stability and lifespan while reducing costs. In 2012, Argonne researchers developed a novel nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode material to increase energy density and durability.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Gareth Mitchell, UK Partner Manager at Heliot Europe, a group developing LPWAN networks for industry, discusses the potential of IoT technology and sensors in waste management applications for local councils, as part of the solution to providing a cost-effective solution. Local councils in the UK are facing unprecedented financial pressures, with one in five potentially facing insolvency by 2025.
CleanTech Group
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Off-grid energy storage monitoring, feedstock-agnostic battery recycling, and permanent carbon removal using organic waste: Recent Deals worth looking at Agriculture & Food Elicit. The post Recent Deals – 19 November appeared first on Cleantech Group.
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
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